In an era when cultural heritage is increasingly threatened by globalisation and natural decay, the need for dedicated efforts to preserve and repatriate cultural artefacts has never been more critical.
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The Nigerian government has been actively working to repatriate these stolen cultural artefacts. Several countries, including the Netherlands, Mexico, Scotland, the UK, and Germany, have returned or committed to returning these artworks. The idea of the Museum of West African Art emerged a little over four years ago. It’s an ambitious project—a museum and a comprehensive institute dedicated to preserving, researching, and promoting West African arts and culture.
Others include how archaeological technologies challenge misconceptions about Africa’s past, the significance of African leadership in cultural preservation, and the ethics of restitution. ; DG NCMM. Olugbile Holloway; Ahmed Sodangi – DG, National Gallery of Art ; Myma Belo-Osagie, Vice Chair, MOWAA board)With a key focus on research and education, MOWAA is preserving artefacts through initiatives such as field archaeology programmes and ‘Discovery Days’. The latter involves preserving artefacts and involving the community in the process, making them feel like a part of the preservation efforts.
But beyond simply returning objects, preserving cultural practices, languages, and traditions is essential to this broader movement.
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